Definitions
Define early contact
Initial encounters between Indigenous peoples and Europeans.
Where did the European explorer Christopher Columbus think he landed?
Christopher Columbus thought he landed in India (Asia).
He actually landed on an island in the Bahamas, which is part of North America, not Asia.
What is the name of an early explorer of Canada?
Define worldview
A way of seeing the world that is formed by personal beliefs, values, and stories.
Who/what people group were the first to come to North America? (Hint: It's not Christopher Columbus!)
Vikings from Scandinavia
They arrived in Newfoundland and built a settlement called "Vinland", but eventually left.
What country did Samuel de Champlain originate from?
France
Define colony
A country or area under the full or partial control of another country.
Why did the European explorers want to explore and reach Asia?
They wanted to trade spices and other goods.
What part of Canada did Henry Hudson explore?
He explored what is now called "Hudson Bay" - the channel between northern Quebec and Baffin Island.
Define colonization
Settling among and establishing control over the Indigenous people of an area
What are the differences between the perspectives of the Indigenous peoples and the European explorers' perspectives of the land?
The Indigenous peoples care for the land because they believe they are connected to it.
The European explorers saw the land as wild and undeveloped. They saw the land as rich with resources and something to be taken advantage of.
Why did James Cook explore Canada?
He went to claim the land for England.